Letters

I was on the wait list for hip replacement due to osteonecrosis and experienced severe pain; the relief from surgery made life worthwhile. To address the wait list, our government announced the... Read More

I wanted to pass on a thank you to Dr Brian Day for not being afraid to use his voice and for advocating for a better health care system over the years. His words have become more compelling to me... Read More

In her January/February editorial, Dr Caitlin Dunne points out that there is no good evidence for adding vitamins or supplements to most people’s diet [BCMJ 2023;65:4]. People are misled to believe... Read More

Thank you for the helpful explanations in your article “WorkSafeBC and your patients with workplace injuries: Frequently asked questions” [BCMJ 2022;64:432]. Regarding Form 8, you indicate that “... Read More

Thank you for your query, Dr Moore. You are correct: Form 8 is required if you suspect the worker may be disabled beyond the day of injury or if the claim is for a hernia, back condition, shoulder or... Read More